Jann Klose joins with Annie Haslam in a reunion show in Sellersville

What does the affluent German city of Hamburg have in common with the lowlands of draught-ridden Kenya? For one, it is the blend of one talented pop-singer’s roots. With early childhood recollections of the African plains as well as his native European haunts, the music and talents of pop singer-songwriter/actor Jann Klose is as varied as the topography of his living quarters.

He’ll be coming to Sellersville Theater Sunday, June 23, bringing the music of his sixth CD “Mosaic,” with him along with his band, the Edukators (Chris Marolf, bass and banjo; Rob Mitzner and Patrick Carmichael, drums; Lars Potteiger, keyboard/accordion, and violinist Leah Potteiger).

Known as chamber pop (classical instruments), Klose’s music is a blend of pop, rock, folk and blues with some classical infusion. He’ll be joined onstage in a reunion concert with Annie Haslam, legendary lead singer of the progressive U.K. rock band Renaissance, which came to America in the ’70s when its Top 10 U.K. hit “Northern Lights” was well-received on the radio, along with other progressive rock tunes like “Ashes Are Burning” and “Mother Russia.”

A contemporary of progressive rock groups like Yes and Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), Renaissance leans toward strains of classical composers such as Chopin and Rachmaninoff in its folksy and classically fused work.

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“We met while working on a compilation,” said Klose of Haslam, who, unbeknownst to him, was of Renaissance fame. “She asked me to work with her.”

The next thing he knew, they were composing lyrics together and sharing the same stage while covering each other’s music.

In addition to opening for Renaissance, Klose has also worked with many other talents including the Yardbirds, Roseanne Cash, Suzanne Vega, Rusted Root, Vonda Shepard and Willy Porter, to name a few, as well as Rebecca Loebe (“The Voice”) and the late Les Paul. Pete Seeger is on the list, too (still performing at 94 years old).

While Klose’s name isn’t a household word yet, his list of successful projects should pave the way. His voice is dubbed into one of the lead characters in the movie “Greetings from Tim Buckley,” featuring Penn Badgley. His work is included in the Grammy nominated “Healthy Food for Thought” as well as MTV’s “Cribs” and the movie “DeadBroke” starring Paul Sorvino. He’s also performed on Broadway in “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Jekyll & Hyde” and “The Who’s Tommy.” An off-Broadway production of his own music, Moonlight Interior, premiered in New York City in 2005.

“I’m excited about ‘Mosaic,’” he said. His newly released CD is referred to as a “sonic, lyrical and emotional pop-rock mosaic.” The work covers personal and topical subjects with punk, reggae and African-influenced street beats. Songs include some of his original songs: “Still,” “On and On” and “Falling Tears.”

Klose welcomes critics’ opinions of his talents but defies being confined by marketing gimmicks. Whether it’s chamber pop or singer-songwriter, “There are no limits when it comes to making music. I’m defined by who I am and what I do, not what some marketing executive pigeonholes me.”

Above all, as Klose takes the stage alongside Annie Haslam, he’ll tell you in true artistic form: “Music is about what the listener hears.”